We are NRA Certified Instructors with over 25 Years firearm training experience. * We offer the following NRA certified courses: * NRA Home Firearm Safety * NRA Basic Pistol Shooting * NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting * NRA Personal Protection in the Home * NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation * NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation * NRA Range Safety Officer * NRA Shotgun Shell Reloading * NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading * NRA Women on Target Clinics * We have our own private shooting range where we certify students in both pistol and shotgun. * Women on Target was intoduced by the NRA in order to intrduce Women into the sport of shooting. Women on Target is for Women ONLY. * We also offer a few NON NRA clinics in Pistol, Shotgun and Rifle for those people that want to learn how to shoot safely or just want to introduce thier children to the sport of shooting without having to take a full NRA Course. * Most NRA Courses and our NON NRA courses have no age restrictions, However some NRA courses do. * We will train students from the Age of 7 on up as long as the student is mentally mature enough to handle a loaded firearm. * We are located on Highway 191, in Sterling, Pennsylvania. It is about half a mile south of Interstate 84, Exit # 17 Hamlin / Newfoundland. We are on the east side, just north of Spring Hill Rd. * Were located about: * 15 minutes from Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania * 20 minutes from Scranton, Pennsylvania * 20 Minutes from Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania * 35 minutes from Tannersville, Pennsylvania * 40 minutes from Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania * 2 Hours from NYC, New York * 2 Hours from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania * Our NRA Instructors are certified with the NRA to teach NRA course curriculum. * Sandy Kashpureff is an NRA Certified Instructor and a Chief Range Safety officer and is Certified to teach the following courses: * NRA Home Firearm Safety * NRA Basic Pistol Shooting * NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting * NRA Personal Protection in the Home * NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation * NRA FIRST Steps Shotgun Orientation * NRA Range Safety Officer * Sandy also has been the Director for many NRA Women on Target Clinics. * Diane Boling is an NRA Certified Instructor and a Chief Range Safety Officer and is Certified to teach the following courses: * NRA Home Firearm Safety * NRA Basic Pistol Shooting * NRA Personal Protection in the Home * NRA FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation * NRA Shotgun Shell Reloading * NRA Metallic Cartridge Reloading * NRA Women on Target Clinics * Diane also has been Co-Director for many NRA Women on Target Clinics. * Here's what people are saying: * Greg - Mar 27, 2012 If you want a country club atmosphere try another place. Sandy and Diane run a real world training school. They have developed a rustic range that incorporates the latest in safety. Sandy's many years experience as a range safety officer show in the location and design of the facilities. I have taken many of the NRA courses and I am certified as a NRA pistol instructor. My next challenge is shotgun. I did not know what to expect for this course. Before starting the training, Sandy and Diane took the time to learn my background. They did a great job taking even more time than the NRA requires. They emphasized SAFETY, SAFETY! The class work was very detailed. They did not miss anything. Diane made the trap shooting very interesting and challenging. She gave me extra time in the shooting by providing several types of shotguns. They emphasized safety in clearing various types of malfunctions. After the shooting, we disassembled all the guns, cleaned them and reassembled them. Great Job Sandy and Diane! * Sandra - Mar 26, 2012 I must say, I was put off by the facilities, driving by first, thinking it must not be the place, however, the quality of instruction was excellent. The ladies answered my every question completely, and made me feel comfortable in handling a firearm. I teach in a university, and can honestly say that their manner of instruction was highly effective. If I didn't understand something said one way, they would express it another way. I was impressed by their extensive knowledge and their emphasis on safety. I feel much more confident in my abilities to handle my pistol safely, than before the class and would highly recommend them for a class. * George - Mar 26, 2012 When learning a new skill, it's the people doing the teaching that make or break the experience. At Poconos Gun Range, the patient, qualified instruction from Diane and Sandy made the day for my family and I. Seeing them put so much of themselves into what they do made me realise that I brought my family to the right place. * Chet - Nov 18, 2011 We just completed the NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Class and were totally satified with our experience and high level of professional instruction. The classroom instruction and hands on learning methods were captivating and fun. Sandy and Diane stressed safety through out all facets of the instruction. They were both very patient and knowledgeable while delivering their curriculum. We would highly recommend Sandy and Diane to anyone wanting instruction in safe shooting practices. Keep up the good work Sandy and Diane and we look forward to taking another course in the near future. Thanks again! Chet &Aileen * G.B. - Aug 31, 2011 Educational, enjoyable and rewarding course! Sandy and Diane are very knowledgeable instructors, who were able to suit the needs of our mixed-age group. They readily shared their talents and expertise with us and were exceptional at training our 11 year old son in gun safety and target practice. We ended the day feeling very accomplished! * Constance - Jul 15, 2011 GREAT instructors! Very patient, capable, experienced, personable, and CALMING :) It was a lovely day in beautiful surroundings. That said, the best part was leaving there feeling comfortable with my own gun and a range of other pistols, both revolvers and semi autos. Thanks Sandy and Diane!! * Jim - Apr 17, 2012 *********5 STAR INSTRUCTORS ********* Sandy and Diane are the best!!! They are very knowledgeable and are THE PEOPLE to go to for firearm safety. They are proud of what they do and it shows in the quality they provide to their students. If you are looking for a class to go to, go to Sandy and Diane for Firearm safety. GREAT JOB!!!! * Mary Ellen - Apr 21, 2012 Both Sandy and Diane are very serious about safety and helping people to be competently trained with a firearm. I have not had a more informative and enjoyable day of learning in a very long time! These gals are exceptional in teaching the student the proper way of handling a firearm, with safety as their number one objective. They were very patient and insured that I understood every aspect and step of the training process. Their individual skills, combined together into a team effort made for an extremely effective training experience. I was impressed by the fact that Sandy and Diane were more concerned about the completeness of my training than with finishing in the allotted time. They kept me there until they were satisfied that I was safe and competent with my firearm * Rob - Jul 15, 2012 The family's intent of taking this course was to learn safety and the fundamentals of sports shooting. When arriving at the training location, we were eagerly and warmly welcomed by Sandy and Diane. The range is located in the woods at Shamrock Stables which requires a short walk from the parking lot. Once at the range, you'll note Sandy and Diane are serious about safety both in their presentation and the physical set-up of the range. Both instructors obviously have many years experience and are very effective as teachers. Verbal and visual instruction, in addition to hands-on experience for students, lends itself to a very rewarding day. If Sandy should be at a loss for words during training, Diane is there ready to complete the sentence. This goes both ways. Sandy is very patient and thorough while Diane is knowledgeable and ready to help and if necessary, inject her dry humor which makes the day go quickly! Both ladies are professional and willing to go the extra mile. It is obvious that Diane and Sandy have worked together for a long time and complement each other's talents. For a thorough, safe and non-intimidating experience, we strongly recommend instruction at Shamrock Stables! * Bob S - Jan 20, 2013 What a great learning and training day! You both made the day as my best learning experience in over a decade. The course curriculum is intense but I truly learned because of your enthusiasm and knowledge of the subject matter. Diane you really know reloading hands on; from the ground up. I went to a close personal friend, who has been reloading for 40 years and spent a day at his bench. Well, I must say, the ten hours at your bench was incredible in learning even more than I expected. Sandy your patience with the book part of the course is amazing. will recommend this course to your instruction. Your passion for what you both do is an inspiration. Thank you again for an incredible day. Sincerely, Bob S *

[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
[H.R. 5013 Introduced in House (IH)]

109th CONGRESS
2d Session

H. R. 5013

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act to prohibit the confiscation of firearms during certain
national emergencies.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 28, 2006

Mr. Jindal introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act to prohibit the confiscation of firearms during certain
national emergencies.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the Disaster Recovery Personal
Protection Act of 2006.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds the following:

(1) The Second Amendment to the Constitution states, A
well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a
free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms,
shall not be infringed, and Congress has repeatedly
recognized this language as protecting an individual right.

(2) In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, State and local law
enforcement and public safety service organizations were
overwhelmed and could not fulfill the safety needs of the
citizens of the State of Louisiana.

(3) In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the safety of these
citizens, and of their homes and property, was threatened by
instances of criminal activity.

(4) Many of these citizens lawfully kept firearms for the
safety of themselves, their loved ones, their businesses, and
their property, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment, and used
their firearms, individually or in concert with their
neighbors, for protection against crime.

(5) In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, certain agencies
confiscated the firearms of these citizens, in contravention of
the Second Amendment, depriving these citizens of the right to
keep and bear arms and rendering them helpless against criminal
activity.

(6) These confiscations were carried out at gunpoint, by
nonconsensual entries into private homes, by traffic
checkpoints, by stoppage of boats, and otherwise by force.

(7) The citizens from whom firearms were confiscated were
either in their own homes or attempting to flee the flooding
and devastation by means of motor vehicle or boat, and were
accosted, stopped, and arbitrarily deprived of their private
property and means of protection.

(8) The means by which the confiscations were carried
out,
which included intrusion into the home, temporary detention of
persons, and seizures of property, constituted unreasonable
searches and seizures and deprived these citizens of liberty
and property without due process of law in violation of
fundamental rights under the Constitution.

(9) Many citizens who took temporary refuge in emergency
housing were prohibited from storing firearms on the premises,
and were thus treated as second-class citizens who had
forfeited their constitutional right to keep and bear arms.

(10) At least one highly-qualified search and rescue team
was prevented from joining in relief efforts because the team
included individuals with firearms, although these individuals
had been deputized as Federal law enforcement officers.

(11) These confiscations and prohibitions, and the means
by
which they were carried out, deprived the citizens of Louisiana
not only of their right to keep and bear arms, but also of
their rights to personal security, personal liberty, and
private property, all in violation of the Constitution and laws
of the United States.

SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON CONFISCATION OF FIREARMS DURING CERTAIN NATIONAL
EMERGENCIES.

Title VII of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5201) is amended by adding at the end the
following:

SEC. 706. FIREARMS POLICIES.

(a) Prohibition on Confiscation of Firearms.--No
officer or employee of the United States (including any member of the uniformed
services), or person operating pursuant to or under color of Federal
law, or receiving Federal funds, or under control of any Federal
official, or providing services to such an officer, employee, or other
person, while acting in support of relief from a major disaster or
emergency, may--

(1) temporarily or permanently seize, or authorize
seizure of, any firearm the possession of which is not
prohibited under Federal or State law, other than for
forfeiture in compliance with Federal law or as evidence in a
criminal investigation;

(2) require registration of any firearm for which
registration is not required by Federal or State law;

(3) prohibit possession of any firearm, or promulgate any
rule, regulation, or order prohibiting possession of any
firearm, in any place or by any person where such possession is
not otherwise prohibited by Federal or State law; or

(4) prohibit the carrying of firearms by any person
otherwise authorized to carry firearms under Federal or State
law, solely because such person is operating under the
direction, control, or supervision of a Federal agency in
support of relief from a major disaster or emergency.

(b) Private Rights of Action.--

(1) In general.--Any individual aggrieved by a violation
of this section may seek relief in an action at law, suit in
equity, or other proper proceeding for redress against any
person who subjects such individual, or causes such individual
to be subjected, to the deprivation of any of the rights,
privileges, or immunities secured by this section.

(2) Remedies.--In addition to any existing remedy in law
or equity, under any law, an individual aggrieved by the
seizure or confiscation of a firearm in violation of this
section may bring an action for return of such firearm in the
United States district court in the district in which that
individual resides or in which such firearm may be found.

(3) Attorney fees.--In any action or proceeding to
enforce this section, the court shall award the prevailing
party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's
fee as part of the costs.